Meeker: SR 512 at MP 11.4: Benston Rd
Few places in the Puyallup Valley have a history as closely tied to pioneer Ezra Meeker as Meeker. This lowland community lies in Pierce County near the Puyallup River, with the Cascade foothills rising east of the valley. Ezra Meeker arrived in the area in the 1850s, built a major hop-growing business and later became a prominent advocate for marking the Oregon Trail. His 1886 Meeker Mansion in nearby Puyallup survives as a museum and a reminder of the town's agricultural-era wealth. Today, State Route 512 and Benson Drive East place Meeker in a busy suburban transport corridor between Puyallup and the Tacoma area, where residential development, mature roadside trees and freeway infrastructure meet.
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Built around the fertile floor of the Puyallup Valley, Meeker grew into part of the present-day Puyallup urban area in western Washington. The Puyallup River follows the valley’s northern side, and Mount Rainier stands to the southeast on clear days. Meeker’s name recalls pioneer Ezra Meeker, whose 1886 Victorian residence, Meeker Mansion, is preserved in nearby Puyallup. The area is also closely associated with the Washington State Fair, held each autumn, while the spring Daffodil Festival reflects the valley’s agricultural heritage. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of the Puyallup Valley.
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